horizontal equalityglossary / HORIZONTAL EQUALITY horizontal equality. In per capita distribution of an estate, parity of distribution among members of the same generation. See PER CAPITA. Cf. VERTICAL EQUALITY. 词条贡献者 资深译员Sheldon,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。